Huawei has announced the release of the new MateBook D laptop for US consumers. The laptop comes in two flavors – an i7 model with 8GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD and an i5 model with 8GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD. This is a first as the previous MateBook D models shipped with AMD chips. Both laptops feature 14 inch FHD touch displays and an aluminum body. The i7 version is available exclusively from Microsoft for $1099 and the i5 is available at various retailers for $999; though Amazon has it listed for $963 currently. It seems like the i7 upgrade is a no-brainer for only $100. Check out the full tech specs below. We’ll be sure to update with a hands-on if we can score a review device.
| MateBook D i5 | MateBook D i7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14" 1920x1080 IPS touch screen | 14" 1920x1080 IPS touch screen |
| CPU | Intel i5-8250U | Intel i7-8550U |
| GPU | Nvidia MX150 + integrated Intel 620 | Nvidia MX150 + integrated Intel 620 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos 4 speaker system | Dolby Atmos 4 speaker system |
| Ports | 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB Type-C, HDMI, 3.5mm I/O | 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB Type-C, HDMI, 3.5mm I/O |
| Dimensions | 12.72 x 8.70 x 0.62 in | 12.72 x 8.70 x 0.62 in |
| Weight | 3.51 lbs | 3.51 lbs |
| Windows Hello Support | Yes - fingerprint | Yes - fingerprint |
